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MD-135185
Cubanite, Pyrrhotite, Dolomite
Morro Velho mine (incl. Mina Velha; Mina Grande), Nova Lima, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
Cabinet, 13.5 x 8.5 x 4.8 cm
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An AESTHETIC CABINET specimen of highly lustrous and translucent, light gray dolomite rhombs festooned with brassy, tabular crystals of cubanite and pyrrhotite from the 1960s find at the famous Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Brazil. The cubanites reach 9 mm. Dr. Gary Hansen got much of this find and this is from his personal collection. I found one more stashed away in the small lot from his collection. very DIFFICULT to obtain in this quality and size today.

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